Maybe not genius, exactly, but there are some neat ideas in this construct. It began as a basic, simple to make parts organizer, then progressed into one that's a fair bit more intricate. The huge one is making the drawers complete extension and the compact mechanism that I created to do that. The same could be done for bigger drawers and I'll have to attempt that in a future task.
Making the drawers from single pieces of MDF is likewise unique, although it does restrict how deep the bins can be. Might increase the depth by doing 2 layers or utilizing thicker stock.
As it is the organizer is a compact 14" x 8" x 4", so it doesn't take up much space.
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My Kitchen Island Build:
My Console Stereo:
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Maybe not genius, exactly, but there are some neat ideas in this build. It started out as a simple, easy to make parts organizer, then blossomed into one that’s quite a bit more complex. The big one is making the drawers full extension and the compact mechanism that I came up with to do that. The same could be done for larger drawers and I’ll have to try that in a future project.
Making the drawers from single pieces of MDF is also novel, although it does limit how deep the bins can be. Could increase the depth by doing two layers or using thicker stock.
As it is the organizer is a compact 14″ x 8″ x 4″, so it doesn’t take up much space.
Projects featured in this build:
My Full sheet Sandpaper Holder: https://youtu.be/7-g2RwFEjIk
My Kitchen Island Build: https://youtu.be/a9nEnWGabm4
My Console Stereo: https://youtu.be/nckgGjz_O7k
This would make a nice monthly pill organizer.
Somewhat small drawers even for small stuff, I think, but definitively an interesting design that offer many customising adaptions.🙂
Maybe for watchmakers or locksmiths.
I have an order in right now for a high-end watch box that has a drawer in the bottom half. I’m glad you put this out when you did because I want the drawer slides to be wood like the hinge, side handles, and the latch I invented. This slide option is great for allowing full extension of the drawer…thanks.
I really enjoy the meticulous way that you make things.
I like the drawer stop mechanism.
Thanks Greg :0
Playing drums and watching the new ibuildit video, this is a perfect Sunday 👌
That is a cool idea, so much detail.
Awesome use of scrap!
My favorite scrap project I’ve built for myself is a set of drawers I put underneath my John Heisz work bench I built from your plans a few years ago. Not nearly as nice as yours but… my favorite bench I’ve used in my 15 or so years of messing around with woodworking.
Bascially like the toolbox you suggest but made with different dimensions to suit my tools. It’s an ugly hodge podge of like 3 kinds of sheet goods, but at least has matching set of old kitchen cabinet pulls.
I could paint it or put actual drawer fronts on it but…. eh…it works fine as is haha
Cleaned my shop up tremendously of wood from old projects I had taken apart that were too good to discard, and got me a 20 drawer toolbox!
Good project John
That is one hell of a build….!
Very cool. Maybe a little pen type thing with a magnet to grab the little parts.
As always, impressive!
Stunning organizer, John! Really brilliant work!!! 😃
Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
Another GREAT idea John! I can see a lot of cuts and glueing in my future.
Once again, john has come up with a genuine innovation to a old design. He has the most creative mind in woodworking today.
Que genial manera de aprovechar los desperdicios. Me encanto!
Bravo John
The drawer stop mechanism is perfect! I love it.
Super build. I really enjoyed this.
Best Wishes, B.